Briefly explain how antitussive drugs work and when they are, and are not, prescribed

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Antitussive drugs decrease coughing by suppressing the cough center in the brain or by anesthetizing stretch receptors in the respiratory tract. They are prescribed to control dry, nonproductive coughs. Antitussive drugs are not used to treat a productive cough.

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A. God's flesh B. the businessman's LSD C. fly agaric D. St. Anthony's fire

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You are an athletic trainer working in a rehabilitation clinic. As an entrepreneur you have designed a simple hot pack that can be placed in the microwave and heated on high for 1 minute. It comes out at just the right temperature and everyone who has tried it has liked its comfort and ease of use. They cost you $2 each to construct and you decide to start offering them for sale to your patients for $22, but fail to let them know that you are the designer and producer. This is an example of

A. conflict of interest. B. failure to obtain informed consent. C. failure to provide a disclaimer. D. professional disclosure.

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The procedure referred to as ________ involves the hormonal stimulation of the ovaries to produce multiple eggs that are then collected, fertilized in the clinic, and then placed into the woman’s uterus.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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________ is a subspecialty within the field of radiology that uses radioactive substances to produce images of body anatomy and function

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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